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                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Eternal God, our Nation needs Your mercy. The challenges are too 
great to be met with mere human ingenuity. You have been our 
protection. Shelter us until the violent storms are passed. Let Your 
glory shine on Your lawmakers. May their thoughts, words, and deeds 
prompt people to glorify You. Inspire our Senators to place their 
confidence completely in You. Eternal God, You are our salvation. We 
will trust and not be afraid, for You are our strength and song.
  We pray in Your loving Name. Amen.

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